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THERMAL LABELS

Thermal labels for mobile, desktop and industrial printers.  

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Thermal Transfer &
Direct Thermal Labels

 

DLS leads in the production of thermal labels.

At DLS, thermal labels, both direct and thermal transfer, are our main business. We supply an extensive selection of stock thermal labels in both roll and fanfold formats.

 

 TT vs DT Labels

Not sure which label is best for your customers? Here are some basic tips about the differences between TT and DT labels.

 

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Thermal Transfer Labels

Materials

Requires face stock and ribbon

 

Advantages

  • Different face stock & ribbon combinations provide scratch, smudge and chemical resistance
  • Less expensive material than direct thermal
  • All material is scanable in both visible and infrared light
  • Many face stock choices
  • Longer shelf life

 

Disadvantages

  • Less efficient with a need to change ribbons
  • Ribbon lengths don’t always match label roll lengths causing more downtime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Direct Thermal Labels

 

Materials

Requires face stock only

 

Advantages

  • More cost effective for short term uses and applications
  • Less printer downtime (no ribbon changes required)
     

Disadvantages

  • Image will darken over time when exposed to light or high temperatures
  • Face stock costs more than TT
  • Shorter shelf life
  • Limits to scratch resistance
  • Few options for chemical resistance
  • Less printhead life than thermal transfer




     

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